Leading DNLU to National Prominence: Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha on Law Schools, International Law, and Digital Learning

Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha is the Vice-Chancellor of Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur. Previously, he served as Director of the Indian Law Institute. He holds a Doctorate in International Law from Jawaharlal Nehru University, an LL.M. from the University of Nottingham, and an LL.B. from the University of Delhi. His expertise spans Human

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Khaitan & Co Advised Standard Chartered Bank on financial assistance to Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited

Khaitan & Co advised Standard Chartered Bank on financial assistance to Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited Khaitan & Co advised Standard Chartered Bank in relation to the financial assistance of up to INR 425 crores extended to Solarcraft Power India 5 Private Limited (“Borrower”) for the development of a 100 MW AC / 135

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Khaitan & Co Advised HDFC Bank Limited On Financial Assistance To Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon Transmission Limited

Khaitan & Co advised HDFC Bank Limited on financial assistance to Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon Transmission Limited Khaitan & Co advised HDFC Bank Limited in relation to financial assistance of up to INR 520 crores extended to Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon Transmission Limited for the purpose of, inter alia, refinancing existing project lenders and supporting the operation and maintenance of power

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Prisoners Are Not Chattels: Delhi HC

                                     It cannot be over-emphasized that prisoners also have basic legal rights which cannot be trampled upon with impunity by jail authorities or anyone else! In this context, it would certainly be in the fitness of things to

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‘Prior’ CCI Approval Of Resolution Plans: A Case For Legislative Amendment

‘Prior’ CCI Approval Of Resolution Plans: A Case For Legislative Amendment INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court’s recent judgement in Independent Sugar Corporation Ltd. v. Girish Sriram Juneja & Ors.1 has reignited the debate in respect of the timing for Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) approval for resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”).

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Charity By Corporates: Lawful & Tax-Neutral?

Charity By Corporates: Lawful & Tax-Neutral? A corporate entity can donate its assets to a charitable trust registered under section 12A/12AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“IT Act”) provided the donation conforms with applicable corporate laws, internal governance norms, and tax implications Corporate philanthropy is no longer just about writing cheques, it’s about making real

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